Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center, The Towers, CCNY Anthropology & Interdisciplinary Programs, and the CCNY Outdoors Club!

Join us and Christopher Street Tours for a tour around Greenwich Village, we will visit historic sites where revolutions began, riots were sparked, and history was made.

We will see common threads within the LGBTQ+ generations who lived in New York City, sharing their stories throughout the tour. You’ll also learn more about individual stories of Queer activists and the major political and social movements that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community over time.

Sites include the historic Stonewall Inn, the Gay Liberation Monument, the NYC AIDS Memorial, the LGBT Community Center, and more!

When: Friday, October 23, 2026 from 3PM to 5PM (Rain or shine - must arrive on time)

Where: McCarthy Square (Across from Morandi Restaurant located at 211 Waverly Place)

Notes Regarding RSVP:

• All guests must RSVP to join the tour - if you do not RSVP, there might be no more spots for you to join if we are at capacity.
• There are 25 tickets available. If no tickets are available, please join our waitlist in case spots open up.
• Please consult the FAQ below to better prepare yourself for this event

Questions: Email lgbtq@ccny.cuny.edu

This event is made possible by generous funding from the New York City Council to the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Institute, and supported by the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.

This event will be archived at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives. The City College of New York and the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center are proud members of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Institute.

Co-sponsors: The Towers at CCNY, The CCNY Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs, The CCNY Outdoors Club, The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, CCNY LGBTQ+ Open Alliance Club, CCNY Division of Student Affairs, CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives and the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council.

About the CCNY LGBTQ+ Student Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Student Center (est. Fall 2021) is a collaborative resource dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and supporting LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty at CCNY. We are committed to leading with a social justice lens, offering and connecting LGBTQ+ communities at CCNY with accessible support services, relevant programming, engaging events, paid internship/job opportunities, and general guidance navigating college, home life, and futures outside of higher education for those who identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is also dedicated to increasing awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, gender, and sexuality at City College. The LGBTQ+ Student Center is a safe space for all LGBTQIA+ students and allies to meet and build community. You all are welcome here!

About Christopher Street Tours

Christopher Street Tours (est. 2018) is an LGBTQ+-owned and -operated walking tour company with the mission of increasing access to LGBTQ+ history by sharing stories and uplifting voices from those that paved the way before us. Our tours are LGBTQ+ focused and led by expert educators, storytellers, and activists in the community. We are inspired by the deep history and impactful stories of the LGBTQ+ community across the globe. Our walking tours in New York and Boston are designed to be engaging and thought-provoking as we explore the landmarks, events, and people that have shaped this important history.

About The CCNY Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies
The Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs (AIP) is an academic space for students committed to the study of society and culture locally and around the world. The Department supports the intellectual and creative pursuits of our students and our faculty as they develop their regional, thematic, and theoretical interests. The department offers Undergraduate Bachelors of Art degrees and Undergraduate minors housed in the following programs: Anthropology, International and Global Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Women's and Gender Studies (minor), and Health Justice (minor).

About The Towers at CCNY
The Towers at CCNY is an apartment-style residence hall on campus that will help you make the most of your college experience in an environment which encourages residents to explore opportunities academically, socially and culturally. The Residence Life Staff strives to create a sense of community through educational and social programming and serves as a resource to all residents.

About The CCNY Outdoors Club
The CCNY Outdoors Club's mission is to give all students an opportunity to enjoy and explore the outdoors. In affiliation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, we engage in outdoor related activities while fostering the importance of conservation and protection of Earth's natural resources. The Outdoors Club at CCNY aims to provide students with gratifying experiences, guidance in outdoor skills, and overall leadership development. Anything from nature walks, to hiking mountains, to indoor rock climbing, we do it. Are you interested in learning some essential outdoor skills, bringing yourself closer to nature, or just adventuring in an outdoor environment? Then The Outdoors Club is for you!